Bad Skin Issue, Help Please! Pics included!

Maximus43 · 01-13-2013, 02:13 PM

Ive noticed this from Max this week, and it's only on his back and little bit on the neck he has developed some sort of skin issue and it feels very rough, bumpy, and has scabs. I already have an appointment setup for him tomorrow but wanted to get some info prior! He is 7 months, has always been on Blue Buffalo wilderness for puppies, and he is an indoor dog mainly, only outside for a couple hours when im at school. He has all his shots and has been on flea/hw prevention for 3 months any info would be greatly appreciated!

Mac's Mom · 01-13-2013, 03:45 PM

It looks like a skin infection. Bart had something that looked like that, they did a skin scrap and determined it was an infection. I'm sure your vet will test it to confirm.

GatorBytes · 01-13-2013, 04:59 PM

The flea/hw, prevention, is it topical...is this the application spots?

Maximus43 · 01-13-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorBytes

The flea/hw, prevention, is it topical...is this the application spots?

actually its just a pill form that is given once a month

Courtney · 01-13-2013, 09:54 PM

Can you post a picture that shows your boys overall coat condition? Just a regular pic.

Maximus43 · 01-13-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtney

Can you post a picture that shows your boys overall coat condition? Just a regular pic.

like this? it was taken earlier today

Courtney · 01-13-2013, 10:23 PM

Yes, thank you. Overall he looks good.

It looks yeasty/fungal....but the source I'm not sure. Is he itchy?

Jax08 · 01-13-2013, 11:01 PM

Look up Candida yeast overgrowth and dogs. When I have a candida yeast overgrowth, I get sores on my scalp. Still take him to the vet, but look that up as well. I just read an article that this seems to be a major reason for many skin issues in dogs. And you can buy the herbal detox at any health food store.

Maximus43 · 01-13-2013, 11:42 PM

thank you for the info and as long as I can get a treatment everything will be ok I hope.

Maximus43 · 01-13-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtney

Yes, thank you. Overall he looks good.

It looks yeasty/fungal....but the source I'm not sure. Is he itchy?

oh and to answer your question he is somewhat itchy but not really that much. It never seems to bother him really

01-13-2013, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maximus43 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 30	Bad Skin Issue, Help Please! Pics included! Ive noticed this from Max this week, and it's only on his back and little bit on the neck he has developed some sort of skin issue and it feels very rough, bumpy, and has scabs. I already have an appointment setup for him tomorrow but wanted to get some info prior! He is 7 months, has always been on Blue Buffalo wilderness for puppies, and he is an indoor dog mainly, only outside for a couple hours when im at school. He has all his shots and has been on flea/hw prevention for 3 months any info would be greatly appreciated!

01-13-2013, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mac's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,393	It looks like a skin infection. Bart had something that looked like that, they did a skin scrap and determined it was an infection. I'm sure your vet will test it to confirm. __________________ Carrie Mac - 2.5 year old GSD Bart - 5 year old GSD/Akita & 3 Cats Buffy, Rusty & Magoo

01-13-2013, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,227	The flea/hw, prevention, is it topical...is this the application spots? __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown

01-13-2013, 11:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,234	Look up Candida yeast overgrowth and dogs. When I have a candida yeast overgrowth, I get sores on my scalp. Still take him to the vet, but look that up as well. I just read an article that this seems to be a major reason for many skin issues in dogs. And you can buy the herbal detox at any health food store. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

01-13-2013, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Courtney Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,589	Can you post a picture that shows your boys overall coat condition? Just a regular pic.

01-13-2013, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Courtney Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,589	Yes, thank you. Overall he looks good. It looks yeasty/fungal....but the source I'm not sure. Is he itchy?

01-13-2013, 11:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Maximus43 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 30	thank you for the info and as long as I can get a treatment everything will be ok I hope.

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